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Happy Birthday Paddington
2025-06-27 10:00:00 2025-06-27 11:00:00 America/New_York Happy Birthday Paddington Join us in celebrating Paddington Bear's Birthday. For children aged 3-6 *caregivers welcome. Please register online or at the library. Essex Branch -

Friday, June 27
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-27 10:00:00 2025-06-27 11:00:00 America/New_York Happy Birthday Paddington Join us in celebrating Paddington Bear's Birthday. For children aged 3-6 *caregivers welcome. Please register online or at the library. Essex Branch -

Join us in celebrating Paddington Bear's Birthday. For children aged 3-6 *caregivers welcome. Please register online or at the library.

Paddington Bear's Birthday is here! Let's celebrate together by reading the classic Paddington book by Michael Bond as well as participating in some Paddington themed activities and crafts. 

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Games | Craft |

Essex Branch
essbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x435
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